So far, most of the stories I have written for this site, and the few more I have…
Hello & 48 hours of non-stop eating in Beijing
I’ve had the wonderful privilege of being the editor of Chubby Hubby since its relaunch. Being the editor…
A hug in a bowl: Puy lentil soup (with Parmesan toast)
After a couple of months of holidays and feasting, I needed to go easy on myself mentally and…
The Matsushima Oyster Festival and a visit to Entsuin Temple
Matsushima, a small city near Sendai in the Miyagi prefecture (in Tohoku, Japan), is worth visiting any time…
Sushi Mitsuya and chef Ryosuke Harada – exciting newcomers to Singapore’s sushi scene
As a sushi fetishist, I’ve been rather jaded by the recent flux of new sushiya – it’s all…
Pantry Basics: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
I’ve tried a host of vanilla ice cream recipes, but love this one—based on Johnny Iuzzini’s in Dessert…
Boozing my way around Tohoku
Drink-lovers (like me) have good reason to plan a Tohoku holiday. This scenic region northeast of Kanto (the…
Tempura Matsu in Kyoto – fine dining without the pretence
“Otsukaresama desu”, belted out our taxi driver as he pulled to a gentle stop in front of an…
Great coffee and beans – Market Espresso in Melbourne
Over the past year or so, there has been a sudden surge in the number of coffee roasters…
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